Curried Squash Garbanzo Bean And Potato Stew Food

SLOW-COOKER SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a 6-quart slow cooker.
• Add the chickpeas, squash, chard stems (not the leaves), the parmesan rind, if using, 2 teaspoons salt and 7 cups water to the slow cooker. Stir, then cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
• Just before serving, lift the lid and stir in the chard leaves; cover and continue cooking 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to slightly break up the squash. Discard the Parmesan rind, if used. Ladle the stew into bowls; top with the grated parmesan, if desired, and serve with bread and/or lemon wedges.

CURRIED POTATOES AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, 2 teaspoons salt and enough cold water to cover in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are almost tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the potatoes.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and cayenne and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Add the chickpeas, 1 cup fried onions and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water; cook, mashing the potatoes with a spoon, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add more cooking water, if needed. Season with salt.
• Mix the yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl. Divide the potato-chickpea mixture among bowls. Top with the yogurt sauce, the remaining 1 cup fried onions, the sliced jalapeno and cilantro leaves.

CURRIED POTATO, SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Transfer 1/3 cup garbanzo beans to small plate. Using fork, mash beans to paste.
• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add curry powder; stir 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat. Add broth, coconut milk, whole garbanzo beans and mashed garbanzo beans. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Add spinach; stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

CURRIED POTATO, SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Transfer 1/3 cup garbanzo beans to small plate. Using fork, mash beans to paste.
• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add curry powder; stir 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat. Add broth, coconut milk, whole garbanzo beans and mashed garbanzo beans. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Add spinach; stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA, SQUASH & CAVOLO NERO STEW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment, drizzle over 2 tbsp olive oil, season and roast in the oven for 20 mins or until soft. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, pour 2 tbsp oil into a large saucepan and add the squash, thyme, garlic and onion. Season generously and cook on a low heat for 15 mins or until the vegetables begin to soften (but not brown).
• Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, bay, ground spices and harissa. Season to taste and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 mins until the liquid has reduced.
• Put the feta in a small bowl and add the remaining olive oil and the lemon zest. Mix well and set aside.
• Toast the fennel seeds in a frying pan for 1 min, then lightly crush with a pestle and mortar, or in a bowl with the back of a rolling pin.
• Add the ground coriander and cavolo nero to the stew and cook for 2 mins. Put the stew in a bowl and top with a scoop of feta, a sprinkling of coriander leaves and fennel seeds, and some seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

CURRIED SQUASH, GARBANZO BEAN, AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and cayenne pepper in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. Season with curry powder. Pour in the broth, and mix in the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
• Mix the squash and cauliflower into the pot, and continue cooking 30 minutes.
• Mash the garbanzo beans with a fork, and mix into the pot. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through. Top with yogurt, and garnish with cilantro to serve.

ORANGE SQUASH AND GARBANZO STEW/SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium low heat.
• Add onion, pepper, ginger and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is translucent but does not brown.
• Add cumin and coriander while cooking, stirring, 1 minute or until spices are aromatic, taking care not to burn.
• Add water, soy sauce, squash and beans to pot, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until squash is tender and water is nearly cooked away.
• Add coconut milk and heat through.
• Add lime juice and cilantro or spinach and stir to blend.
• Garnish with spinach or cilantro leaves.